Premium Bond Winner ?

saver861

Well I just had a look at our percentage return for the last two years.

I won exactly the same amount in 2013 and 2014.
2013 return = 1.2%
2014 return = 1.2%

My better half has done a little better though.
2013 return = 1.25%
2014 return = 1.4%

Is it worth it? Well that will always be for debate. It is averaging about 1.5% before tax with the chance of luck getting something bigger. Not sure what the average inflation is for the past two years but I'm guessing I'm a shade down on it.

I have other investments in various other pots so its part of a spread.

To me, it is a decent enough return to warrant leaving them there. A lot of people say Premium Bonds are a no no but I don't see it that way.

coyrls

enjoyyourshoes wrote: »

The answers you get from the New Q will prove that mathematically you will get with Luck 1 win per month. That has a high probability of being a £25 win as there are 1.7 Million £25 prizes per month.
If you get better Luck then you may win a bigger prize or multiple prizes.

The whole idea that asking for people to post their wins on a forum message board will "prove" anything "mathematically" is deeply flawed, no matter what question is being asked.

nbrewitt

Nice start to the New Year for one lucky Leeds millionaire with a minimal holding purchased over 8 years ago

2010

Nowt just yet.

Shark

Nowt again too. Wondering what my 40,000 soldiers doing in the draw each month.

2010

Shark wrote: »

Nowt again too.

Early days, only started pulling them outta hat yesterday.

beecher2

I've started to reinvest prizes so can see my holdings have increased by £25 for the January draw, although it isn't listed as a prize as yet.

I've had £30,000 since May and increased to £35,000 in November. Won £375 in that time which isn't too bad I think.

Magnolia

2x£25 for me on 31k holding :j

Fiveboy

Not looking good for me £40,000 and nothing to show for it this month it seems.

Money_Saver_Jen

I logged in to my account mid afternoon and it showed no wins.


Just checked again now and it shows 1 x £25 for January.:)


Hope this is a good sign for the new year!!


Good luck all of you premium bond lovers.